Academic Coach

Job Description

TITLE:

Academic Coach

• To support the delivery of the Lee County School Districts written, taught, tested, and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement.
• To ensure the reflection and communication of a positive image and attitude toward decisions and functions of the district as they relate to the public, staff, parents and students.
• To plan, organize and implement appropriate instructional programs in a learning environment that guides and encourages students, assistants, and teachers to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

• Valid MS Teaching License
• Minimum of 5 years successful teaching in the classroom
• Highly skilled in data analysis
• Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, staff, parents and the public
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Principal or designee

• Monitors intervention personnel and programs.
• Assists with scheduling and placements of intervention students.
• Provides on going job embedded professional development.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Develops and implements instruction and assessments at the appropriate Depth of Knowledge (DOK) level.
• Prepares classroom for class activities and keep classrooms neat, clean and orderly.
• Provides a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Identifies and selects needs different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Uses relevant technology to support instruction.
• Modifies instruction and develop interventions based on data (RtI).
• Observes and evaluates students’ performance and development based on data (common assessments, universal screeners, etc).
• Assigns and grades class work, homework, tests and assignments and provide appropriate feedback.
• Encourages and monitor the progress of individual students.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Participates in department meetings, school meetings and parent meetings.
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and needs.
• Stays abreast of current developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
• Participates and implements new strategies obtained through professional development.
• Maintains high standards, ethical behavior and confidentiality of student issues
• Exemplifies strong work ethics and professionalism (i.e promptness, attendance and professional dress).
• Assists with RtI process.

Performs all other duties as assigned by principal

The salary and length of contract shall be established by the Board of Education.